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Woodlands Community College
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- Southampton SO18 5FW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well, including those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in corridors and lessons is calm, orderly, and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have been trained well to adapt the curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers are well trained and understand their roles.
Strengths and Challenges: There is some variability in how effectively teachers introduce new concepts.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give their opinions through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents recognize that teachers have high expectations and communicate well.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents commented on the rapid improvements and hold positive views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders do not tolerate unkind behavior or prejudicial language.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders made significant improvements in behavior management and attendance strategies.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders prioritize safeguarding, and pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The effective PSHE curriculum helps pupils learn how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a breadth of extra-curricular activities and clubs.
Career Counselling Services: A highly effective careers program means very few leave Year 11 without a clear plan.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive good support, and teachers adapt the curriculum well.
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Woodlands Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 892 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For 11 to 16-year-olds, Woodlands Community College offers a coeducational programme. David Miliband opened the school's building in 2003. The Woodlands is dedicated to assisting its neighbourhood by fostering individual success. Within the Southampton Education Authority, Woodlands Community College is a maintained mixed comprehensive secondary school. 281,915 have been given to Woodlands Community College out of the school's budgeted amount for the pupil premium. With the help of this financing, the outcomes of our most vulnerable pupils will improve. We make financial investments to ensure that we address attendance, literacy, behaviour, progress and attainment, as well as the particular needs of our looked-after children. Both the DfE and Ofsted websites include information about Woodlands Community College. Download a copy of our most current Section 5 Ofsted Inspection report by clicking here. You can access our most current section Ofsted Inspection report on the Ofsted website by clicking here. For a link to the Woodlands performance tables on the DfE, click here. The terms and conditions of use govern the content and how the information is displayed on our website.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 19% | 34% | 66% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 21.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 32.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 16.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 6.57% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 9.48% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.71 | 2.26 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 80.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 102 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 74.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 23.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 3.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 40% | 40.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.93% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 11% | 4.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.7 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 25.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 36.9% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 17.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 9.25% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.36 | 2.54 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 83.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 137 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 79.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 23.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 3.93% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 49% | 44.27% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.07% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% 5 | 23.47% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 6 | 37.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 24.42% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 9.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 3 | 14.95% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 80.92% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 99 | 120 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 73% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 37.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.23% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 45% | 27.92% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.46% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% 1 | 22.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 2 | 35.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 22.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.63% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 4 | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.9 | 2.47 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 69.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 117 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 56.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 19.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 1.14% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 36.43% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.57% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.86% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.85 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 26.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 43.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 27.13% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 14.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 18.13% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 81.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 57.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 24.08% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 2.58% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 47.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.17% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.83% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Woodlands Community College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
